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Jenkins cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The right-hander will remain in the organization as a depth guy. Feb 12 - 9:51 AM

Blue Jays designated RHP Chad Jenkins for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Gavin Floyd whose signing was announced on Saturday. The 28-year-old Jenkins owns a career 3.31 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 100 2/3 big league innings and should attract interest from other clubs seeking bullpen help. Feb 6 - 1:17 PM

Blue Jays recalled RHP Chad Jenkins from Triple-A Buffalo.

Jenkins allowed one run over two frames in his lone relief appearance with the big club earlier this season. He'll be used in middle relief. Fri, Sep 11, 2015 12:28:00 PM

Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Jenkins to Triple-A Buffalo.

Jenkins allowed one run over two frames in a relief appearance earlier this week. Ryan Tepera has replaced him in the Jays' bullpen. Fri, May 8, 2015 02:30:00 PM

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The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Gavin Floyd whose signing was announced on Saturday. The 28-year-old Jenkins owns a career 3.31 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 100 2/3 big league innings and should attract interest from other clubs seeking bullpen help.

The 27-year-old is the next in a long line of relievers that the Blue Jays will trot out this season. He posted a 2.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 10/4 K/BB ratio over 18 2/3 innings at Buffalo before being recalled.

Jenkins suffered the season-ending fracture when he was struck by a ball during pregame warmups last Thursday. The 26-year-old righty posted a 2.56 ERA over 21 appearances this season and should have a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen for 2015.

Blue Jays placed RHP Chad Jenkins on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand.

It's unusual for teams to place players on the 15-day DL in September -- there's no benefit to be gained from it -- but the Blue Jays opted to do it anyway. Jenkins could be shifted to the 60-day DL later to free up a spot on the 40-man, but there's also no reason he couldn't have simply been placed directly on the 60-day DL when it was necessary. Jenkins is out for the season with the injury sustained in batting practice Thursday.

Chad Jenkins is out for the season after fracturing his right hand when he was hit by a ball during batting practice Thursday.

It's an unfortunate ending to what has been a fine year for Jenkins, who posted a 2.56 ERA over 21 appearances. It's not clear whether he'll need surgery, but either way he'll be fine for spring training.

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The operation was expected and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that it took place. The surgery was expected to be an arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage. Travis will be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks.

Pillar tore a thumb ligament in early August on a successful steal attempt. He returned a month later and played with the injury down the stretch. Pillar has already begun rehabbing and should be ready in plenty of time for spring training. The 27-year-old hit .266 with seven homers, 53 RBI, 35 doubles and 14 steals over 146 games this season.